Supports the recruitment, selection, training, and performance assessment of field technicians, ensuring capability development aligned with engineering specifications and quality standards.
WHO YOU ARE
You will manage activities involving the producibility and quality of the product, and the processes that directly pertain, encompassing primarily one or more of the following engineering disciplines: failure analysis, industrial, manufacturing, manufacturing equipment, process, product, quality assurance, reliability, supplier quality, Lean Six Sigma, test, and tool. You are also responsible for coordinating subordinate employee recruitment, selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary, and recognition/disciplinary actions.
WHY JOIN US
When you join our team, you'll be part of a dynamic and supportive work environment that values collaboration, growth, and innovation. We offer opportunities for training and development to help you build your career. Our mission-driven organization is dedicated to making a positive impact in the world, and we're looking for talented and passionate individuals to help us achieve our goals.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Extensive knowledge of production processes and requirement's
Proficiency in Lean Six Sigma methodology and quality assurance/control frameworks
Ability to read and interpret complex drawing packages and interpret them into work instructions
Proven ability to lead a team
Desired Skills
Advanced continuous improvement leadership – Lean Six Sigma certification, or equivalent
Manufacturing software & data analytics – Proficiency in COS and EPDM
Quality system expertise – Direct experience with AS9100, ISO 9001, or other aerospace/defense quality management frameworks; auditing and corrective action lifecycle management
CAPA & root cause analysis – Proven use of RCA methodologies to drive preventive actions and reduce non-conformances
Project & resource management – Budget development, dashboard creation, capacity planning, and strategic alignment with production goals
Cross-functional stakeholder management – Experience coordinating with design engineering, supply chain, procurement, and customer quality teams to resolve producibility and quality issues
Regulatory & supplier quality knowledge – Familiarity with ITAR/EAR compliance, supplier audits, and incoming/outgoing inspection protocols
Technical communication – Ability to produce clear technical reports, present metrics and recommendations to senior leadership, and interface effectively with customer technical teams
Change management – Track record leading organizational culture shifts, adopting new processes/tools, and sustaining continuous improvement gains
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
